1) TATUM is what yo… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists under this name:
1) TATUM is what you get when two young vocalists were rocking out in the front row at every possible gig they attended. Twins, Lelani and Leandi found their passion in writing their own music and lyrics and was desperately in need of a ROCK band. Drummer, Werner von Waltsleben(K.O.B.U.S) and guitarist, Christiaan Blom joined and TATUM was formed.
The Cape town based group burst onto the scene after they released their first track on the “Bellville Rock City” compilation album released by Rhythm Records. The label approached the band to record the track with acclaimed rock producer, Theo Crous and it did very well on numerous campus radio stations and was also play listed on 5fm. Since the release they played in and around Cape town spreading their fresh take on female-fronted rock and roll!
The group went back into the rehearsal room to start writing music that really captured them as musicians. They headed back into the studio once more with Theo Crous to start working on their first official EP which is to be released early 2012. The latest TATUM offerings are a perfect blend between modern rock-and-roll and pop and consists of tracks you can dance and rock out to at the same time while being captivated with strong melodic vocal lines, straight ahead rocking drums and memorable guitar hooks.
TATUM is a breath of fresh air in the South African Music industry where they hope to create and sustain a dominant presence.
2) Mic'Heal Tatum better known as his stage name ( TATUM ) was born on February 21st. Tragedy struck him at the tender age of 3 as he literally watched his father killed in his front yard over a drug deal gone wrong. However; it wasn’t until he was 10 years old that he was told the man was actually his biological father, and not his “uncle” as he had been previously told. His mother was also absent in most of his childhood, due to circumstances that were beyond anyone’s control. So without a mother or father, basically an orphan, Tatum was raised in and out of various foster homes. He was labeled a loser and a nothing, look down upon his whole childhood. In spite all of these negative things in his life; he changed his way of thinking and way of living. In 1998, Tatum graduated from Petersburg High School. Growing up in Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area he was influenced by all types of music. Music has always been in his blood. It has been an escape from reality for him. His drug of choice, you could say. What started out as a book of poems he started writing in the 2nd grade has turned into a testimony of his life. His music is heart-felt and brutally honest. His rhymes tell a story of heartache, pain, and also overcoming trials and tribulations. Tatum joined the United States Army, following in the steps of his grandfather, step-father, and uncles. He has been to Germany, France and also did more than a few tours in Iraq. Tragedy struck once again while in Iraq. He was not only stabbed in the side and shot twice, but also hit with an IED (improvised explosive device) Bomb. So he is definitely the living proof of A SURVIVOR! On September 1, 2000, Tatum married Denise Watkins (Denise Tatum) and they have three beautiful children: Mic’Kiya age 11,Mic’Kayja age 8, and MicKaKari age 6. He has also in recent years reconnected with his mother and father.
FEVER
TATUM Lyrics
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Living the words of a blues song
I know we won’t get it wrong this time
Let’s ride the divine wind
Beauty is too painful
And I hate you for the things that you have
Changed forever in me
Silence did the killing
And I hate you for the things that you have
Changed forever in me
Changed forever in me
How did you get in?
Hold me closer
When that bad wind blows through my soul
Feels like a fever
Standing
Facing roads
Wild thoughts
Drive through me
What’s all of this for?
I keep asking
No answer
Silence did the killing
And I hate you for the things that you have
Changed forever in me
Changed forever in me
Beauty is too painful
And I hate you for the things that you have
Changed forever in me
Changed forever in me
In me
In me
In me
How did you get in?
Hold me closer
When that bad wind blows through my soul
Feels like a fever
How do I wake up?
When it all goes black
When that bad wind blows through my soul
Feels like a fever
The lyrics of TATUM's song "Fever" touch on themes of lostness, pain, and transformation. The opening lines depict the singer and other "lost kids" navigating their way through life, living out the words of a blues song. Despite this feeling of being lost, the singer expresses a sense of hope that they won't get things wrong this time, and that they can ride the divine wind towards their destination.
However, the singer's journey towards transformation is fraught with pain and difficulty. The beauty that they encounter is too painful to bear, and they express hatred towards someone for the changes that they have wrought within them. This change is shown to be significant, as the singer repeats the line "Changed forever in me." The silence that envelopes them is also a killer, and the singer again expresses resentment towards the source of this silence.
In the latter half of the song, the singer continues to grapple with the challenges of transformation. They ask what all of this is for, but receive no answer. The bad wind that blows through their soul is likened to a fever, and the singer seeks comfort and closeness. They also wonder how to wake up when everything goes black, echoing the earlier line about being lost.
Overall, "Fever" is a poignant depiction of the struggles that come with transformation and personal growth, and the pain and confusion that often accompany this process.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost kids on a lost highway
Feeling directionless and unsure of where life is taking them
Living the words of a blues song
Dealing with struggles and pain that are reflected in the lyrics of a blues song
I know we won’t get it wrong this time
Determined to make things work and not repeat past mistakes
Let’s ride the divine wind
Embracing the unexpected twists and turns of life and going with the flow
Beauty is too painful
Finding themselves unable to fully appreciate the beauty around them due to the pain they are experiencing
And I hate you for the things that you have
Feeling bitterness and resentment towards someone for the changes they have brought into their life
Changed forever in me
Experiencing permanent changes in their life that they cannot undo
Silence did the killing
Feeling hurt and upset by someone's silence or lack of communication
How did you get in?
Questioning how someone came into their life and changed it so drastically
Hold me closer
Desiring comfort and support from someone during a difficult time
When that bad wind blows through my soul
Experiencing emotional turmoil and pain
Feels like a fever
Comparing their emotional pain to a physical illness
Standing
Facing their problems head-on
Facing roads
Feeling overwhelmed by the many different paths their life could take
Wild thoughts
Having uncontrolled and chaotic thoughts running through their mind
Drive through me
Feeling like their chaotic thoughts are taking over and controlling them
What’s all of this for?
Questioning the purpose and meaning of their struggles and pain
I keep asking
Continuing to search for answers and understanding
No answer
Feeling frustrated and defeated by the lack of answers and clarity
How do I wake up?
Desiring to break free from their emotional pain and move forward
When it all goes black
Feeling overwhelmed and engulfed by their pain
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